QQQ vs SMH: Which is better?

Quick Takeaway: QQQ has a lower expense ratio (0.20%) than SMH (0.35%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

Comparison Matrix

Metric QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) SMH (VanEck Semiconductor ETF)
Asset Class US Large Cap Growth US Semiconductors
Expense Ratio 0.20% 0.35%
Dividend Yield 0.58% 0.45%
AUM $230B $24B
Benchmark NASDAQ 100 MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index

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